QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
SUNSHINE COAST TURF CLUB
 
SUNSHINE COAST – SUNDAY 14th MARCH 2021
 
WEATHER – Fine TRACK RATING –  Soft 6, Soft 5 after race 1   RAIL – 6 meters entire
PENETROMETER – 6.6
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – J Williamson
Stewards – T North, C Fedrick, J Mitchell, K Daly
Clerk of Scales – J Robinson
Judge – P Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr S McGuinnis
Swab Attendants – J Crompton, A Challen
Starter – R Hanson
 
GENERAL
 
As B Pengelly was not riding at the meeting Stewards approved riding changes as per the Race-day Summary sheet.
 
 
Race 1: AVOCA SMASH REPAIRS QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap
1000 metres
 
COLLAY'S SPIRIT (NZ) – Bumped on jumping and ground.
 
VETTA VELOCITA – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
ARTIE'S DESTINY – Slow to begin. Rider M Cahill reported the gelding laid in under pressure in the home straight and suggested to connections that they experiment with gear changes prior to ARTIE’S DESTINY next race start.
 
SOCK'EMSID – Inconvenienced and steadied from heels near the 100 metres before shifting in to secure clear running a short distance later.
 
HEAR HEAR – Raced greenly in the early stages and near the 900 metres laid in and contacted the running rail. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the off-hind pastern.
 
FUNNY MONEY – Delayed start when proved difficult to load. Trainer S Kendrick was advised a warning would be placed on the filly’s barrier manners.
 
 
 
Race 2: BUNDY CHOP SHOP BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1600 metres
 
MURLESS (NZ) – Rider K Yoshida was questioned regarding tactics whereby the gelding led in today’s event and furthermore when doing so by a significant margin.  Jockey Yoshida stated it was not his intention to lead and had allowed SPARTAN JET to cross his mount in the early stages however then became aware that he would be caught in a three wide position and therefore pressured MURLESS for a short distance to stride forward to lead the event from the 1400 metres. He added after obtaining the lead his mount over-raced until near the 1100 metres and continued to travel strongly in the lead in the middle stages. Furthermore, he added he was not aware he had established such a significant lead in the middle stages as he was only concerned with how his mount was travelling. Following a review of the patrol footage stewards noted the explanation of jockey Yoshida.
 
KING DINISTY – Jockey B El Issa was questioned regarding tactics adopted in the early stages and also whether an opportunity existed near the 1000 metres to shift wider and improve in order to obtain a position closer to the leader which had established a significant lead at that point of the race. Jockey El Issa stated in hindsight, when KING DINISTY began very well he would have been better served pressing forward to cross runners to his inside given that MURLESS went on to establish a significant lead. Jockey El Issa further stated he had given consideration to shifting out around ALL BUT GONE near the 1000 metres however was concerned the rider of that horse would have quickened the pace, which would have caused his mount to be caught three wide. Stewards noted the explanation of jockey El Issa accepting that he was not to know the rider of MURLESS would establish such a significant lead after he had obtained cover in the early stages.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.
 
SPARTAN JET – Rider N Tomizawa was questioned regarding tactics adopted in the middle stages when the eventual winner MURLESS established a significant lead in the event and whether he had opportunity to attempt to increase his mounts tempo in the middle stages in order to obtain a position closer to the leader. Jockey Tomizawa stated he had given consideration to pressuring his mount to improve passing the 1200 metres , however with concerns that SPARTAN JET was having its first start over 1600 metres, he was reluctant to pressure the horse from that point of the race.  Following a review of the patrol footage stewards noted the explanation of jockey Tomizowa. 
 
ALL BUT GONE – Jockey T Wolfgram was questioned as to whether an opportunity existed in the middle stages to improve the tempo of his mount in an attempt to improve its position in relation to MURLESS which had established a significant break at that point of the race. He explained his mount’s established racing pattern is to settle back in the field and as such did not wish to pressure his horse which in his view would have been detrimental to its performance. Jockey Wolfgram added that from the 800 metres ALL BUT GONE commenced to travel poorly and even if he had wanted to improve his position he did not feel his mount would have quickened as the gelding was under significant pressure from the 600 metres. Following a review of the patrol footage stewards noted the explanation of jockey Wolfgram. Slow to begin. Rider T Wolfgram was fined $300 under AR1329(7)(a)(ii) for use of the whip on seven occasions prior to the 100 metres, 2 more than permitted.
 
 
Race 3: FOODWORKS AGNES WATER BENCHMARK 65 Handicap
1800 metres
 
FAST TRAIN – Rider B El Issa was fined $800 AR132(7)(a)(ii) for use of the whip on nine occasions prior to the 100 meters, four more than permitted.
 
EPICURIOUS – Slow to begin. Apprentice S Tomlinson reported the horse never travelled at any stage of the race and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be suffering from heat stress. Trainer L White advised it would be her intention to now spell EPICURIOUS.
 
THE CHOSEN ONE – A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed lameness in the near hind leg and to be suffering from cardiac arrythmia. Trainer N Mc Burney was advised THE CHOSEN ONE must trial prior to its next race start and would also require a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG.
 
DARING MAN – Rider M Cahill was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for use of the whip on six occasions prior to the 100 meters, one more than permitted.
 
IRISH RING KICKER – Slow to begin.
 
 
 
Race 4:  MOUNT ISA PETS & PRODUCE Class 4 Plate
 
DAUNTING WARRIOR – Rider J Woodhouse reported the gelding felt awkward in its action following the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
DESERT KNIGHT – Contacted running rail during preliminary dislodging rider B El Issa.  DESERT KNIGHT was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Following the event rider B El Issa was examined by the club doctor and cleared to fulfill his remaining engagements.
 
MR SO AND SO – Shifted wider from the 700 metres to improve and raced wide from that point.
 
RED DOULTON – Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
LIABILITY – The start was delayed when the cross over noseband on the gelding was refitted after being loaded into the barriers. Over-raced in the early stages when attempting to obtain cover.
 
 
Race 5: AGNES WATER POSTIE Maiden Handicap
1200 metres
 
STEALTH FLYER – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed mild heat stress.
 
BETTER GET READY – Reared at the start and then crowded between runners and lost ground. Steadied from heels near the 700 metres.
 
KARBORS – A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed a mild laceration to the near hind coronet.
 
JOY TOO ALL – Slow to begin. When over-racing near the 1000 metres steadied to avoid the heels of STEALTH FLYER which shifted in when not fully clear. T Marshall, rider of STEALTH FLYER, was reprimanded under AR131(a) for carelessness.
 
RATIONS (NZ) – Trainer B Baldwin was fined $200 for the late declaration of rider on the filly. Slow to begin. Raced three wide for majority of the event.
 
TANGO TINO – Rider M Hellyer was fined $300 under AR211(1) for weighing in in excess of ½ kilogram overweight.
 
CLEAR MOTIVE – Steadied from heels leaving the 800 metres
 
RELENTLESS MISS – The start of this event was delayed when on arrival at the barriers the mare underwent a veterinary examination at the request of rider R Stewart and passed fit to start. Checked near the 800 metres when STEALTH FLYER shifted in when not fully clear. T Marshall, rider of STEALTH FLER was found guilty of careless riding under AR131(a) in that near the 800 metres he permitted his mount to shift in tightening the running of RELENTLESS MISS resulting in that horse being checked and losing its rightful running. The licence of T Marshall to ride in races was suspended for a period of 9 days to commence midnight 21st March up to and including midnight 30th March 2021. 
 
 
Race 6: MUNDUBBERA BUTCHERY Fillies and Mares Class 1 Handicap
1000 metres
 
BOMBAY ROCKET – Inconvenienced near 150 metres when WINDSTREAM shifted in under pressure. J Orman, rider of WINDSTREAM, was advised to exercise greater care.
 
ME AS I AM – Began awkwardly.
 
BLOODBLISTER – Placed in restricted room near the 700 metres and lost ground as a result.
 
 
Race 7: NUTRIEN & DOSS AG MUNDUBBERA Colts, Geldings & Entires
Class 1 Handica 1000 metres
 
On arrival at the barriers GENERAL MO underwent a veterinary examination at the request of rider R Stewart and was subsequently declared alate scratching at 4:33pm when found to be lame in the near hind leg. On declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered all bets on GENERAL MO be refunded in full and the following deductions to apply:
 
1st - XERRI  0c win, 1c place
2nd - MAYA BAY 2c place
3rd - INSTABEATS  4c place

Trainer G Lane was advised GENERAL MO would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.
 
MAYA BAY – Slow to begin.
 
BETTER THAN MAGIC – A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the off foreleg. Trainer R Davidson was advised the gelding would require a veterinary clearance prior to its next race start.
 
REFLECTIVE – Began awkwardly.
 
GENERAL MO – Trainer G Lane was fined $100 for the late declaration of rider on the gelding.
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Reprimands
Race 3: Jky M Cahill - AR132(7)(a)(ii) – whip more than 5 times prior to 100m
Race 4: Jky T Marshall – AR131(a) - careless riding
 
Fines
Race 2: Jky T Wolfgram – AR132(7)(a)(ii) – whip more than 5 times prior to 100m - $300
Race 3: Jky B El Issa - AR132(7)(a)(ii) – whip more than 5 times prior to 100m - $800
Race 5: Trainer B Baldwin – late rider declaration - $200 – LR67
Race 5: Jky M Hellyer – return to scale overweight - $300 – AR211(1)
Race 7: Trainer G Lane – late rider declaration - $100 – LR67

Suspensions
Race 4: Jky T Marshall – AR131(a) – careless riding – meetings m/n 21/03/21 – m/n 30/03/21
 
Absent jockeys
B Pengelly – acceptable reasons.
 

 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners plus FUNNY MONEY, LIABILITY, MAYA BAY, THE CHOSEN ONE.
 
Warnings/bars
Race 1: FUNNY MONEY – Difficult to load – warning only
Race 3: THE CHOSEN ONE – Lame near hind and heart arrythmia – Vet cert including ECG and official trial
Race 7: GENERAL MO – Lame near hind – Late scratching
Race 7: BETTER THAN MAGIC – Lame off foreleg – Vet cert 
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 4: DESERT KNIGHT – B El Issa
Race 5: PRINCE OF MOROCCO – S Cormack
 
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 7: GENERAL MOH – Vets advice 4:33pm
 
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.